Singapore Sling A cocktail with zing
Created by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, this gin-based cocktail was discovered at the Raffles Hotel in the early 20th Century.
24th May 2018
The classic cocktail attracted clientele which included some glamorous, well-heeled bunch. At the time of colonial Singapore, gin and whisky glasses were only nursed by gentlemen and the highly etiquette Singaporean ladies consumed Fruit Juices and teas in public. The savior of females, young bartender of Raffles created a cocktail that was a replica of fruit juice with and alcoholic base thus maintaining the long living custom and culture while breaking the monotony for ladies and is known as one of Singapore’s best drink. s.
The raffle was the ultimate holiday residence for the rich and famous long time back. Today’s tourists visit the bar to stake a claim in the history of the hotel that served some finest drinks to famous faces like Charlie Chaplin, W. Somerset Maugham, and Noel Coward. However, the original recipe of this iconic cocktail was lost in 1930 resulting in a dispute as to what formula is accurate to maintain the authenticity of the drink. A few years back, a London based Gin making a name, Sipsmith launched an exclusive edition of gin for The Raffles Hotel with the hope of re-engaging modern era patrons with this historic cocktail recipe and its modern taste.
A vibrant-pink damsel with a fruity taste, garnished with a cherry to give a high society vibe along with sparky straw and cocktail umbrella for the perfect midsummer feel makes the authentic ‘Singapore Sling’ cocktail a drink for everyone.
